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R618 BNG

1997 Honda VTR1000 F

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,841 mi
Last recorded36,841 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Honda VTR1000 F27,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 BNG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 36,841 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 36,701 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 36,326 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 35,719 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 33,035 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 33,006 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 32,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 32,540 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 31,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 31,214 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 31,214 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 31,195 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 31,138 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 30,361 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 29,907 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,455 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,660 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 27,876 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 25,886 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 24,365 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 23,811 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 22,611 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?

Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 963
wheel bearings have excessive free play 388
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 373
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 361
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 336
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R618 BNG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 27,104 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 963 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R618 BNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R618 BNG registered?

R618 BNG is a 1997 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R618 BNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R618 BNG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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